Stories writ small
Astonishedby the little things. Gardensin the stoneworknot requiringour observing,their storiesversed indifferent tonguesfor a differentaudience. + Sue Heatherington Pause. See differently. Re-story 🌿
Noticing
Noticing in slow motion
Wedged between stonesthe flow of waterheld in suspension.All the worldreflectedin a drop,only seen inslow motion.
Pausing to see
A moment in timeetched with frost,a masterpiecein disguise. Beauty…or fallen leavesI walk pastevery day.
Noticing the rhythms we follow
Rhythms are around us and in us all the time. From our heartbeat to the cycles of the solar system. They all impact our lives, but the ones we pay attention to shape us the most. What rhythms are you attuned to?
Choosing the long way round
Picking up the heavy bag of alpaca feed, I had a choice. Climb straight up the steep field and over the fence, or take the track that traversed the hillside. I’m glad I chose the track. It gave me time to unwind from the pace of the day. Time to notice what was going on … Read more
The gift of seeing through your eyes
Because we often look at the same things as others, we assume that we all see the same. Here’s the thing, we don’t. And if we think about it, we can’t. I love the simple invitation from Rick Rubin below: Look for what you noticebut no one else sees. + Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: … Read more
A moment happened
This is the lovely phrase an Irish friend used on a call yesterday. “A moment happened.” Were we there? Not exactly, but his lyrical storytelling held us in the moment. And even if we couldn’t smell the vast Californian redwoods or hear the scamper of the deer, we were there. At least in our imagination. … Read more
New life hidden in a bud
If we pause to look, there are little promises of life all around us. Yet we don’t see them if we’re rushing past. Like these early catkins on the crooked hazel, I walk by daily. Their camouflage is lovely as they blend in with the twists of the branches. But look more closely; you also … Read more
Pausing to notice the little things
Perhaps it’s not about squeezing more in but letting things out. Exhaling and letting go of the rush, the noise and the demands for attention. Only then can we be quiet enough to notice. Often it is spying the little things that brings the most joy. ~ Yesterday, I noticed ripples in the wrong place, … Read more